Synonyms of magician

magician

noun

mə-ˈji-shən 

1

as in sorcerer

a person skilled in using supernatural forces

the magician was able to summon the birds of the air and the beasts of the field with a simple spell

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sorcerer
• mage
• wizard
• witch
• conjurer
• enchanter
• magus
• warlock
• necromancer
• shaman
• charmer
• voodoo
• Magian
• voodooist
• sorceress
• hag
• occultist
• prophet
• diviner
• enchantress
• fortune-teller
• seer
• soothsayer
• witch doctor
• medicine man
• exorcist
• thaumaturge
• wonder-worker
• theurgist
• thaumaturgist
• hex
• prognosticator
• shamanist
• foreseer
• crystal gazer
• exorciser
• prophesier
• medium

2

as in conjurer

one who practices tricks and illusions for entertainment

the famous magician's signature trick was pulling a rabbit out of a hat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conjurer
• illusionist
• enchanter
• trickster
• prestidigitator
• charmer
• enchantress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of magician

As Lubelo takes his final bow to thunderous applause, his mom beams a proud smile at the 11-year-old apprentice magician. — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026

Then, in early 2023, when Oppenheim was in town to shoot a commercial, Fielder — who grew up wanting to be a magician — took him to the Magic Castle. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2026

In the movie, two kids, Digory and Polly (David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell, respectively), learn that Digory’s Uncle Andrew (Craig) is a real magician. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2026

Abruptly moving on, like a magician preventing his audience from lingering on his last trick, Alex pulled out a tablet, holding it up to me. — Andrew Lipstein, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026